Jang Hansol Reveals the Difference in Good Habits of Indonesians that Cannot be Applied in Korea

Kapanlagi.com - For K-Pop or K-Drama lovers who like to watch Youtube, they must be familiar with the Korean guy with a Javanese accent, Jang Hansol, or also known as Korea Reomit. Coincidentally, Hansol became one of the special guests at Kapanlagi Korean Festival Day 1, Saturday (25/7/2020).

In this event, Hansol talked about everything about life in South Korea, especially the differences with Indonesia. FYI, for those who don't know yet, Hansol lived in Indonesia for more than ten years. During his stay in Indonesia, Hansol was actually shocked when he returned to live in Seoul.

"I experienced a bit of culture shock. In Indonesia, it's normal to make eye contact, at least bow (shake hands). But in Korea, you're not allowed to do that. So if you don't know each other, you're not allowed to shake hands. Eating with hands, yes, but with gloves. Bare hands are rarely used directly. In Korea, we can't have sweet desserts while eating, but in Indonesia, it's common to order rice and mixed ice, here it would be like 'Why are you eating like that?'. Here, you can't order main course and dessert in one place. If you want dessert, you have to go to another restaurant," said Hansol.

1. Things that Can be Imitated in Korea

Every country definitely has different customs, including South Korea. Surely there are many cool habits in Korea that can be imitated. So, what can people outside of Korea learn?

"This doesn't mean that Koreans are better. It's just that in Korea, we are taught not to say 'no'. In Indonesia, it's answered with 'I will try, hopefully'. But in Korea, it's 'yes'. That has influenced Korea's economy to advance recently, but the downside is overwork," said Hansol.

2. Preparation to Stay in Korea

As a lover of Korean dramas or K-Pop, many people dream of living in Seoul, South Korea. Hansol also gives tips for those who want to live there.

"Money, of course, and also need to learn the language and writing. In China, Japan, and Korea, the characters are different. Also, buy a transportation card and a sim card," he explained.

So, are you ready to live in Korea, KLovers, to be close to Jang Hansol?

(kpl/tdr/pit)